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Summary:
Our award-winning client is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to join their team. You will be responsible for leading a multi-shift team, overseeing the maintenance of a diverse asset base including heavy mobile equipment, stationary processing systems, and underground hoisting infrastructure while managing budgets, inventory, and strategic projects.
This role is a critical position reporting directly to the General Manager, with a mandate to drive safety, efficiency, and operational excellence across the entire site.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Safety:
Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing maintenance team (mechanics, electricians, etc.) across a 3-shift operation, including rotating on-call duties.
Champion a world-class safety culture, ensuring strict adherence to all safety procedures and maintaining a safe work environment for all personnel.
Foster a positive labor relations climate and promote strong teamwork across all departments.
Maintenance & Reliability:
Develop, refine, and execute Preventive (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs to maximize asset uptime and reliability.
Oversee maintenance for all key assets, including mobile fleet (loaders, dozers), stationary equipment (crushers, conveyors), hoists, and plant utilities.
Utilize root cause analysis to minimize repeat equipment failures and drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices.
Directly manage the storeroom operations, spare parts inventory, and the procurement process to ensure parts availability and cost efficiency.
Financial & Strategic Management:
Manage the department budget, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and execute capital projects aimed at improving operational efficiency.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across all maintenance functions, leveraging data and best practices to enhance efficiency and reliability.
Oversee effective planning and scheduling of all maintenance work.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) is preferred, or an equivalent combination of technical training and relevant industry experience.
10+ years of progressive experience in industrial maintenance or reliability, with a strong preference for continuous process environments.
7+ years of direct leadership experience supervising multi-craft, multi-shift maintenance teams.
5+ years of direct experience within the mining industry, with significant exposure to underground mining operations and hoisting systems preferred.
Expert-level knowledge and practical experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Exceptional planning, problem-solving, and communication skills; must be a highly motivated and independent self-starter.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work in varying temperature environments.
Ability to climb ladders/stairs and safely lift to 50 lbs.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, physical, and background check is required.